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Monday, March 20, 2017

Trump's Budget Letter to Congress

Below is a copy of the opening letter from President Trump to Congress included in the Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2018. This is President Trumps first Budget Proposal to Congress.

AMERICA FIRST

Beginning a New Chapter of American Greatness

A MESSAGE TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: The American people elected me to fight for their priorities in Washington, D.C. and deliver
on my promise to protect our Nation. I fully intend to keep that promise. One of the most important ways the Federal Government sets priorities is through the Budget
of the United States. Accordingly, I submit to the Congress this Budget Blueprint to reprioritize Federal spending
so that it advances the safety and security of the American people.

Our aim is to meet the simple, but crucial demand of our citizens—a Government that puts
the needs of its own people first. When we do that, we will set free the dreams of every
American, and we will begin a new chapter of American greatness.

A budget that puts America first must make the safety of our people its number one priority—
because without safety, there can be no prosperity.

That is why I have instructed my Budget Director, Mick Mulvaney, to craft a budget that
emphasizes national security and public safety. That work is reflected in this Budget
Blueprint. To keep Americans safe, we have made tough choices that have been put off for
too long. But we have also made necessary investments that are long overdue. My Budget Blueprint for 2018: • provides for one of the largest increases in defense spending without increasing the
debt; • significantly increases the budget for immigration enforcement at the Department of
Justice and the Department of Homeland Security; • includes additional resources for a wall on the southern border with Mexico, immigration
judges, expanded detention capacity, U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, and Border Patrol; • increases funding to address violent crime and reduces opioid abuse; and • puts America first by keeping more of America’s hard-earned tax dollars here at home. The core of my first Budget Blueprint is the rebuilding of our Nation’s military without adding
to our Federal deficit. There is a $54 billion increase in defense spending in 2018 that is offset
by targeted reductions elsewhere. This defense funding is vital to rebuilding and preparing
our Armed Forces for the future.

We must ensure that our courageous servicemen and women have the tools they need to deter
war, and when called upon to fight, do only one thing: Win.

In these dangerous times, this public safety and national security Budget Blueprint is a
message to the world—a message of American strength, security, and resolve.

This Budget Blueprint follows through on my promise to focus on keeping Americans safe,
keeping terrorists out of our country, and putting violent offenders behind bars.

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The defense and public safety spending increases in this Budget Blueprint are offset and paid
for by finding greater savings and efficiencies across the Federal Government. Our Budget
Blueprint insists on $54 billion in reductions to non-Defense programs. We are going to do
more with less, and make the Government lean and accountable to the people.

This includes deep cuts to foreign aid. It is time to prioritize the security and well-being of
Americans, and to ask the rest of the world to step up and pay its fair share.

Many other Government agencies and departments will also experience cuts. These cuts
are sensible and rational. Every agency and department will be driven to achieve greater
efficiency and to eliminate wasteful spending in carrying out their honorable service to the
American people.

I look forward to engaging the Congress and enacting this America First Budget. Donald J. Trump